Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns. This group is held on Zoom every Wednesday from 1-2p.m The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results.  G.E.A.R.is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with […]

“Reactive Attachment Disorder/RAD”

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt Join us for this special Children’s Mental Health Action Week event, where Dr. Walker will discuss the implications of making a home for an Attachment Disordered child. He will discuss the effects of such a placement on the environment of the family and the implications of RAD on the parenting methods that must […]

“Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-escalate Your Child”

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt What is the best way to quickly defuse your child’s challenging behavior in the heat of the moment? Yelling at them? Punishing them? Grounding them in their room for a week? Or giving “Show ‘em who’s BOSS” vibes. Using these harsh methods will only add fuel to the fire. And the point is […]

Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns. This group is held on Zoom every Wednesday from 1-2p.m The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results.  G.E.A.R.is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with […]

“Family Yoga”

Bangor Housing Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd, Bangor

This Event Is in Person Only! Join us for this special Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Month Activity! This is a wonderful opportunity for family members of all ages to have some fun together and bond. Yoga is a great way to practice self-care, and has numerous mental health benefits, including stress reduction, anxiety relief, depression […]

Free

Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns. This group is held on Zoom every Wednesday from 1-2p.m The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results.  G.E.A.R.is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with […]

“Summer Safety: Keeping it Cool! Preventing Heat Related Illness and Sun Safety for Children”

Bangor Housing Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd, Bangor

This Event Is In Person Only! Sunburn, heat cramps, heat stroke and skin cancer often are not thought of when you are enjoying the outdoors. Come learn about the importance of keeping your children and yourself safe while having fun in the sun!  Parents may share their challenges and some ideas how they deal with […]

Free

“Parenting with Dignity-Picking up This Ball Is a Victory for All”

Bangor Housing Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd, Bangor

This Event Is In Person Only! This workshop runs Wednesdays July 9-September 10, 2025 3:30pm-5pm G.E.A.R. Parent Network invites you to pick up the ball and run with it through a multi-part parenting education course developed by Mac Bledsoe, father of a celebrated New England Patriots’ quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Parenting with Dignity helps parents learn […]

Free

“It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success”

Zoom

REGISTER NOW[/butt Are you concerned that your child has few friends? Do you watch your child struggle with social isolation and rejection? This workshop will identify specific reasons why children with learning disabilities have difficulty with social interaction. Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to assist children in gaining peer acceptance and developing age […]